CHP Officer Charged With Unlawful Sex With Minor

FREMONT, CA — A California Highway Patrol officer, 34-year-old Brian Watkins of Fremont, has been arrested and faces several charges related to unlawful sex with a minor. He was arrested last Thursday, and felony charges were filed by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Monday.

Fremont Police began investigating Watkins last July when it received information that he was having a sexual relationship with a girl that began when she was 16-years-old. Police said on Monday that the sexual activity continued after Watkins learned he was being investigated, and did not take place as he was working as a peace officer.

The CHP was informed of the investigation, and cooperated with the Fremont Police investigation, according to FPD.

Detectives do not believe that there are additional victims, but if you have any information, call Senior Detective Tony Holguin at 510-790-6900 or via email Aholguin@fremont.gov.

Watkins faces three felony counts of PC261.5 (c)-Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a minor.

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